Sara Selim

Led a strategic review of the PM framework, identifying inefficiencies that threatened delays on key deliverables. Redesigned project delivery processes using a bottom-up, product-focused strategy, increasing alignment across cross-functional teams and alleviating a one-year delay on the aircraft. Developed and implemented a risk assessment and progress tracking system, mitigating bottlenecks and improving project visibility for stakeholders. Conducted training sessions to enhance team proficiency in structured problem-solving, planning, and execution using online project management tools.

Led a cross-functional team of 20 engineers and operations leaders to drive global product innovation initiatives, implementing cost-saving strategies resulting in $10.3MM in net global savings. Applied structured problem-solving methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes, increasing production throughput by 20% and reducing defects/rework. Conducted research, experiments, and cost-benefit analyses to decide which product initiatives to advance. Designed and implemented technical drawings for new product launches and deployed Six Sigma and Lean principles to improve waste mitigation, reducing downtime and increasing production efficiency.

Led a team tasked with developing an automated maintenance scheduling system for over 100 key accounts, achieving reduced customer waiting times and a 20% increase in team productivity. Developed process-improvement initiatives to streamline after-sales support, enhancing customer satisfaction and service efficiency.